Africa – the top target for foreign investment in farmland Published by Claire Schaffnit-Chatterjee on 11 January 2013 A key driver of foreign investment in land, food security is a challenge mankind has been confronted with in various times and places.
Five reasons why companies and small-scale farmers are not in business together Published by Kate Douglas on 4 January 2013 While it is mutually beneficial for companies and smallholders to do business together, they face a number of challenges.
How big business can engage small-scale farmers in Africa Published by Claude Harding on 20 December 2012 It is becoming increasingly necessary for companies to work with smallholders to guarantee supply.
Four ways how technology can boost African farming Published by Femi Adewunmi on 18 December 2012 The one area where technology can have the greatest impact in Africa is in the agricultural industry, the largest economic sector in most countries on the continent.
Why Africa’s agribusiness sector holds potential for private equity Published by Kate Douglas on 13 December 2012 The African Agriculture Fund, managed by Phatisa, provides equity funding to companies operating in the food production value chain.
Bamboo – the timber of the 21st century? Published by Jaco Maritz on 12 December 2012 Growing demand for wood products has led to deforestation across the world. One innovative company is, however, looking to reverse this trend while at the same time turning a profit. The answer? Bamboo.
Five regulatory barriers undermining intra-African food trade Published by Kate Douglas on 10 December 2012 Africa, with 60% of the world’s uncultivated arable land, still has to import a large percentage of its food in order to feed its rapidly growing population.
Malawi – from agricultural success story to food crisis Published by Masimba Tafirenyika on 4 December 2012 Once again Malawi finds itself in a tight spot. A food crisis set off by erratic rains, rising food prices and economic hardships is slowly unfolding.
How to profit from Africa’s different consumer groups Published by Kate Douglas on 2 December 2012 A recent report reveals some interesting consumer behaviour trends that can help retailers better understand the needs of their African customers.
Worried about rising farmworker wages? Manage labour costs with Time Management Solutions Published by Promotional Feature on 1 December 2012 The TMS system is an easy-to-use, time saving means to electronically record and budget for labour-related costs on a farm.
Why food is the most obvious way to tap into Africa’s consumer story Published by Baldwin Berges on 26 November 2012 “Today African food companies are competing to build more capacity, which essentially translates into the need for capital investment.”
Nigeria and Angola increasingly important markets for South African wine Published by Kate Douglas on 8 November 2012 How we made it in Africa speaks to Matome Mbatha, market manager for the Americas and Africa at Wines of South Africa.
South African black farmers still struggling with land reform Published by Emilie Iob on 5 November 2012 Land reform was one of the major promises made to the black population after the end of apartheid, but it has not worked out as planned.
How land deals with foreign investors can actually benefit African farmers Published by Claude Harding on 4 November 2012 African governments should use the proceeds from land leased to foreign investors to subsidise the cost to local farmers of modernising their farming methods.
